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Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Urban Districts, Economic Development FY27 Budgets

The Economic Development Committee meets April 22 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Urban Districts, Economic Development Fund, and UM3-IHC.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 22, 2026”
Apr 21
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Reviews Arts, College, MCPS FY27 Budgets

The Education and Culture Committee meets April 22 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Arts & Humanities, Montgomery College, and MCPS.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 22, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

Free FIC Early Childhood Program Orientations Set for April

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free orientations April 21 & 23 for its play-based program for children birth–5.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join our free program today!/ ¡Únete hoy mismo a nuestro programa gratuito!”
Apr 21
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Bus Routes Starting May 3

MCDOT will change schedules on 18 Ride On routes May 3, 2026, affecting trip times and on-time performance adjustments.

MCDOT· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming Sunday, May 3, 2026”
Apr 21
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Faith Sites, Schools County-Wide

Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and community gatherings across the county.

MCPD· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

$500K Emergency Security Funds Target Middle East Threat Surge

County Council approved an additional $500K to provide staffing support to current grant recipients amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

County Awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants

Montgomery County awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to 90+ nonprofits and faith-based organizations at risk of hate crimes.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Environment

Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar Set for May 13

Free one-hour Zoom webinar covers practical steps for businesses and government facilities to improve food scraps recycling programs.

Montgomery County· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Food Scraps Recycling Webinar May 13!”
Apr 21
Other

County Council Bans Private ICE Detention Centers

Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, prohibiting privately owned ICE detention centers from being built in the county.

Glass· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Montgomery County Council Passes ICE Out Act”
Apr 21
Public Services

Montgomery County Launches Redesigned montgomerycountymd.gov Website

Montgomery County launched a redesigned county website with improved mobile access, multilingual support, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.

PIO· Apr 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery lanza el nuevo sitio web “montgomerycountymd.gov” redis…”
Apr 20
Finance

TE/GO Committee Reviews $19.3M Green Bank Budget

Joint committee will review the Green Bank's FY27 operating budget of $19.3M, a $2.5M increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

Council to Receive Youth Safety Briefing from DHHS, MCPD, MCPS

A joint panel from DHHS, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS will brief the Council on youth safety programs and collaborative initiatives.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Environment

Council Introduces Solar Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ADU Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-06 would update accessory dwelling unit rules to comply with Maryland state law, with a public hearing set for June 9.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Council Briefed on FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

Council receives macro affordability briefing on the FY27-32 CIP, with a current GO bond gap of $417.6 million over six years.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Health & Human Services

$502K HHS Continuum of Care Grant Up for Vote

Council will vote on a $502,167 supplemental appropriation to DHHS for Continuum of Care planning activities.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Health & Human Services

$300K Food Aggregation Grant Heads to Council Vote

Council will vote on a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience for FY26 food aggregation.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

Council to Vote on ICE Out Act April 21

Expedited Bill 13-26 would ban building and occupancy permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities in the county.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Scheduled on Income Tax Rate Increase

County Executive proposes raising the county income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% of Maryland taxable income, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Set on Property Tax Rate Hike

County Executive proposes raising real property tax rate from $0.6742 to $0.7372 per $100 of assessed value starting July 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
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